CPU-Z VALIDATOR V3 - BETA VERSION - PROD ENVIRONMENT
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Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 270K Plus
2500.10 MHz
MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X (MS-7E20) · 24 GB DDR5-10532 · Microsoft Basic Display Adapter
Faulty
CPU-Z 3.01.0
Date:
Type: Quick Check
Duration: 5 seconds
System Analysis
1 Error 5 Warnings 2 Info

Your processor's power limits (PL1/PL2) appear to be set to an unlimited value. This means the CPU is allowed to draw as much power as it wants, with no enforced safeguard beyond what the cooling and voltage regulation can sustain. While this can unlock maximum performance, the processor may run hotter, consume more energy, and experience increased electrical stress over time.

This configuration is often applied automatically by motherboard manufacturers through performance-enhancing profiles. Even without any user changes, many boards ship with these limits effectively disabled by default.

We recommend reviewing your power limit settings in the BIOS or in the software provided by your motherboard. Restoring sensible PL1/PL2 values (typically aligned with the processor's rated TDP) can help lower temperatures, reduce power consumption, and extend the long-term reliability of your CPU.

2 device(s) have no driver installed, so Windows cannot use them at all. This is very common on a fresh Windows installation, where the chipset drivers have not been installed yet.

Windows ships generic drivers for common hardware but not for chipset controllers, card readers, or manufacturer-specific devices, which have to be installed separately.

Install the chipset driver package for your motherboard or laptop from the manufacturer's support page, then run Windows Update. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every device still waiting for a driver.

Your processor is currently operating with fewer threads than its official specifications. It is running with 4 threads, while this CPU normally supports 24 threads.

This limitation reduces performance and may indicate a configuration issue.

This situation can happen when Windows is set to limit the number of active cores, when BIOS settings are not at their defaults, or when a recent change has disabled certain CPU features. In rare cases, a BIOS update may be required for the system to properly detect the full capabilities of the processor.

We recommend checking Windows’ advanced boot options (msconfig) to ensure all cores are enabled. You should also load the default settings in your BIOS to restore proper CPU configuration.

Your RAM is not running in dual-channel mode. This isn’t an issue, but you could gain some extra performance with the proper configuration.

If you have two modules, placing them in the correct slots on the motherboard usually enables dual channel. If you only have one module, adding a second one will activate it automatically.

Your graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030) is detected on the PCI bus, but no manufacturer driver is bound to it. Windows has fallen back to its generic display driver.

This usually follows a failed or interrupted driver installation, a driver removed by a system update, or a card fitted without installing its driver. 3D acceleration is unavailable on this card, so games and GPU-accelerated applications either fail to start or run on another graphics adapter.

Install the latest driver for this card: NVIDIA Drivers If a previous installation failed, uninstall the existing driver first, then reinstall.

This PC encountered 2 unexpected crash(es) (BSOD, blue screen) in the 30 days before this validation, the most recent on 2026-10-24.

Crashes like these are often caused by a faulty driver, unstable overclocking or memory settings, overheating, or failing hardware.

Make sure Windows and your drivers are up to date. If the PC is overclocked, try returning to stock settings. The BSOD Details button in the Software section lists each crash.

Windows reports 1 device(s) that are not working correctly. A device in this state is either unavailable or running in a degraded mode, and Windows will keep retrying it at every boot.

This usually comes from a driver that failed to load or was stopped after an error: a bad or outdated driver, a device that is not seated properly, or a component that is starting to fail.

Open the Device Manager to see which devices are flagged, then reinstall or update their drivers from the manufacturer's website. If a device keeps failing after a clean driver install, reseat it and test it on another port or slot. The Drivers button in the Software section lists every affected device.

Your antivirus (Windows Defender) is currently turned off, so this PC is not actively protected against viruses and other malware.

Protection may have been turned off manually, or disabled by another program.

Open Windows Security and turn protection back on, or make sure an antivirus of your choice is active.

01 Processor (CPU)
Max. Frequency
2500 MHz
L3 Cache
36 MB
Peak temp
29 °C
0105 °C
PL1/PL2 unlocked
Power (TDP)
15 W
0125 W
CPU Name
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 270K Plus
Cores & Threads
1 CPU | 4 Cores | 4 Threads
Frequency
2500.10 MHz (25 * 100.00 MHz) - Max Turbo: 2500.23 MHz
Multiplier
Current: 25 | Min: 4 | Max: 55
Architecture
Arrow Lake | Stepping: B0 | Technology: 3 nm
CPUID / Ext.
6.6.2 | 6.C6
IA Extensions
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EM64T, VT-x, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, SHA256
L1 Data Cache
4 x 48 KB (12-way, 64-byte line)
L1 Instruction Cache
4 x 64 KB (16-way, 64-byte line)
L2 Cache
4 x 3 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
L3 Cache
36 MB (12-way, 64-byte line)
Microcode
Rev. 0x121
TDP
125 W / PL1: 4095.88 W / PL2: 4095.88 W
Temperature
Current: 29°C | Max: 29°C | TjMax: 105°C
Type
Retail
02 Motherboard
Model
MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X (MS-7E20)
Socket
LGA1851
North Bridge
Intel Arrow Lake rev 01
South Bridge
Intel Z890 rev 10
BIOS
American Megatrends International LLC. 1.A90 (03/10/2026)
03 Memory (RAM)
Total Capacity
24 GB
Channels
32 bits
Single Channel
Effective Speed
DDR5-10532
5266 MHz
Memory Slots (0 / 4)
empty
S0
empty
S1
empty
S2
empty
S3
Total Size
24576 MB (24 GB)
Type
Single Channel (32 bit) DDR5-SDRAM
Frequency
5266 MHz (DDR5-10532) - Ratio: 3:158
Timings
48-120-120-300-2 (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS-tRC)
Slot #1 Module
24 GB Patriot Memory 8200 Series (WW39'26)
04 Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU Name
Microsoft Basic Display Adapter - Manufacturer: Gigabyte
GPU Drivers
Version 10.0.26100.1 (06/21/2006)
05 Storage
C:\WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB (FW: 7615M0WD)
21% usedTotal 1863 GiB
Drive
WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB (FW: 7615M0WD)
Capacity
1863 GiB (~2000 GB)
Type
Fixed SSD - Bus: NVMe PCIe 4x 4.0 (16 GT/s)
Partition
C:\ - Size: 1862.1GB (20.9% used)
Run Time
Power Cycles: 1868 | Power-On: 401 h (~17 days) | 3.5 TBW
Health
Remaining Life: 100% | Media Errors: 0 | Temperature: 21°C
06 Display
Monitor
Samsung LC27G5xT (W53'2020)
Specifications
27.2 inches (69.1 cm) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD) @ 50-75 Hz
Current Mode
2560 x 1440 pixels | 64 Hz
07 Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 (0xBF) (x64) - 25H2 | Installed on 2026-01-23
Security
Secure Boot: Enabled | TPM: Enabled (V2.0 hardware)
Features
Code Integrity: Enabled | Fast Startup: Disabled
Power Plan
Custom (3ff9831b) | 5 plans defined
Antivirus
Windows Defender: Disabled
Boot Time
55 seconds (POST: 33 s. | Logon: 11 s. | Startup: 12 s.)
Stability
5 unexpected crashes (BSOD) detected
Drivers
1 device is not working correctly, 2 have no driver installed
Processes
47 running processes
CPU-Z Version
3.01.0.x64
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